The Placemat Protocol is a structured format that promotes discussions within a small group that can then be shared with a larger group. Essentially, each small group has a piece of chart paper. They draw a circle in the center of the chart paper and then divide the outside into the number of people who are in the group - usually it's four so there are then four quadrants on the page. Each person individually writes their own thoughts, ideas, references from a text they have been reading, etc. in one of the quadrants. Then one member of the group facilitates a discussion and scribes the common points in the center circle,
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Purpose This protocol promotes reflective thinking and the sharing of insights in a structured way.
Materials Needed Colored Markers:Each group has 3-4 markers of different colors
Placemats: Large pieces of butcher paper designed as follows
Process
Form mixed groups of 3 or 4.
Each tablemate chooses a different colored marker.
Simultaneously, each tablemate answers the first question posed in their section of the placemat. Allow one to two minutes.
Rotate placemat clockwise providing a “new” section of the placemat for each tablemate.
Simultaneously, each tablemate answers the next question posed in their “new” section.
Rotate clockwise again.
Continue the process described above until each tablemate has written in each section of the placemat.
After each tablemate has written in each section of the placemat, a discussion takes place, based on what was written. In the center of the placemat, the table will summarize the main insight(s) they gained.
Lastly, each table shares what they wrote in the center of their placemat with the larger group.
Placemat Protocol
The Placemat Protocol is a structured format that promotes discussions within a small group that can then be shared with a larger group. Essentially, each small group has a piece of chart paper. They draw a circle in the center of the chart paper and then divide the outside into the number of people who are in the group - usually it's four so there are then four quadrants on the page. Each person individually writes their own thoughts, ideas, references from a text they have been reading, etc. in one of the quadrants. Then one member of the group facilitates a discussion and scribes the common points in the center circle,Click on the links below for resources related to the Placemat Protocol:
Placemat Reflections Protocol
Source: www.powayusd.com/projects/literacy/Purpose
This protocol promotes reflective thinking and the sharing of insights in a structured way.
Materials Needed
Colored Markers:Each group has 3-4 markers of different colors
Placemats: Large pieces of butcher paper designed as follow
Process